Author Archives: Moniqué Danaê

I’ve been here before. I almost forgot how frustrating it was until last month. If you follow me on Instagram, you might have noticed that I wasn’t posting as much in May. Well, part of the reason was that I just needed time to focus on my client work and preparing for new offerings thatContinue reading “Brain Fog.”

Hey Ladies! This one’s for you. Unfortunately, so many of us have bought the narrative that painful periods and the PMS “rollercoaster” are normal. We either accept the monthly suffering, or we take strong medications that mask the dysfunction, or we accept the hormonal birth control that is prescribed to us. We are told thatContinue reading “Period, Sis.”

“Variety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavor.” —William Cooper I’ve always felt that variety is necessary and that change is good. I enjoy trying new things in the kitchen and in life. However, it’s always good to know your non-negotiables. That can apply to many areas of life, but (obviously)Continue reading “Monique’s Wellness Essentials”

As I pause in this transition from brand to business, I really want to share with you the heart of Moda Wellness. I have found the health and wellness industry to often be more focused on selling products and diets with miracle claims, than on the actuall wellbeing of individuals. I could do that too,Continue reading “Moda Pillars”

When you hear the term “plant-based” you may automatically think that it is synonymous with being vegan or vegetarian. You also might associate it with a raw food only diet. That’s not entirely true. As a Plant Based Advocate, I have this conversation quite often. So, I think it’s time I gave ya’ll a littleContinue reading “plant-based.”

Truth is, I’ve only had a really good skin care routine for about a year. Before that, I didn’t really wash my face. I primarily wore makeup for performances and special occasions. Then, I would use some cheap cleanser or makeup wipe. I used chemical filled soaps on my body. The point is, that itContinue reading “simple skin care”

By: Monique Danae, HNC | October 9, 2020 I love talking about skin care! Most people would start by telling you what skin care products they use, the skin care routine they use, how to get rid of acne, and the importance of sunscreen. I am not most people. 🙂  Listen, Our skin is theContinue reading “healthy skin.”

By: Monique Danae, HNC | September 19, 2020 Well friends, this is one of those topics that we’ll have to revisit a few more times. When it comes to digestive health, there is so much to be said! Poor digestive health is overwhelmingly common…if you’re reading this, you’ve probably experienced chronic bloating, chronic constipation, increasedContinue reading “better digestion.”

By: Monique Danae, HNC | July 17, 2020 So many physical and medical issues that we face have an inflammatory component. It is a factor or cause of a wide range of symptoms and chronic conditions. It plays a role is obesity, heart disease, leaky gut, chronic pain, cancer, autoimmune diseases and mental health symptomsContinue reading “fighting inflammation”

By: Monique Danae, HNC | May 9, 2020 Over the past 2 years, I was faced with persistent anxiety and PTSD-related symptoms. Fortunately, I was already transitioning to a more holistic lifestyle. I was able to find a path back to “sanity” through a combination of prayer, therapy, anti-inflammatory diet, chamomile tea, and essential oils. Continue reading “managing mental health.”